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Design Considerations for Healthcare Ceilings

This course offers comprehensive insights into the specific requirements and considerations for ceiling systems in healthcare buildings. It delves into the critical aspects of designing, selecting, and implementing ceiling systems that meet the unique demands of healthcare environments.
-Armstrong Ceilings

Introduction to Interior Acoustics

This course equips architects with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to incorporate effective acoustic design principles into their projects. By prioritizing acoustic considerations from the early stages of design, architects can create buildings that not only delight the senses but also promote comfort, productivity, and well-being for occupants.
-Armstrong Ceilings

Slip Resistance Design Considerations: Understanding slip resistance in practical applications

Our Slip CPD will cover the importance of slip in design, the different test methods and safety flooring performance requirements. You will gain sound knowledge of the National Construction Code regulations and Australian Standards for slip resistance. We also cover some of the common mistakes around where to use safety flooring or smooth surface flooring.
-Tarkett

Infection Prevention & Interior Finishes: Flooring Considerations

In our Infection Control CPD, we look at the threat antimicrobial resistance poses and how this is leading to an increase in healthcare associated infections. We detail high versus low risk areas, allowing you to determine what floor finish should be specified. We also look at antimicrobial test methods, and discuss how the misuse of antibiotics and biocides can lead to Antimicrobial Resistance – a major public health threat.
-Tarkett

Specifying Sustainable Floorcoverings

When selecting flooring, health and sustainability are front of mind. That’s why Tarkett doesn’t just offer beautiful, high-quality, sustainable flooring solutions, but also complete piece of mind. This Sustainability CPD will examine what ‘sustainable’ means in the context of flooring, the importance of maintenance, and how to utilise third party building labels and some key credentials to assist in the specification of sustainable flooring products.
-Tarkett